New Bill Social Security $1976 INCREASES to $3559 | Do You Qualify?

New Social Security Bill just passed. Social Security Fairness Act or HR82 and some people may qualify for extra benefits and extra money. Find out if you qualify.
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[@sargemarine3709]

SEMPER FI ! Oorah I receive 1200. In sweet home. Roll Tide Roll.

[@gordocarbo]

After working and paying taxes for 40 yrs SS and SDI Im told Im not eligible for no money in their system? How is this!? Parapalegic and less than a step away from teh st. Know people who have never worked one day in their lives and get it! -Baffled, soCa

[@Tweetybirdx]

@@gordocarbo how can that be? File a Form 561 (?) for Reconsideration make them show why you don’t qualify. Are you US Citizen? I mean your name sounds like you could be I sure hope you get it sorted out

[@michaeljlove6952]

Do all people on SSA get this extra income?

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

lol... believe it if you see it ?

[@davidwild3888]

We need to eliminate the taxes on social security. The money was already taxed!

[@kathyshellen]

Why isn't there more out cry about this. What taxes are the illegals paying?????? NONE. But they are getting our money while we the citizens are getting shafted.

[@jeffguarino2097]

Really, then you should go back and look at your tax returns. You paid too much tax. I know I used to deduct this every year.

[@russell7489]

No it wasn't, taxes were figured on NET pay not Gross pay

[@Holly12245]

Totally agree!

[@These-nutz]

Everything is already taxed

[@doombringer1505]

Write a bill and pass it into law: "No Social Security money is to be used by POLITICIANS for ANY reason". It's the PEOPLES MONEY, not theirs.

[@generic2583]

you could not of said it any better.

[@DTA555.]

I worked for 14 years and I was injured and Disabled since 2002 and they are saying that I only worked 10 years and I took the other jobs to them and they still have not fixed it and I have been there 12 times since. Rediculous

[@valerieeaton1301]

It was already put In the law when it was written, Social Security is not a government entity and it WAS supposed to be illegal for anyone to touch it…we would never have to worry about it running out if it had been left alone! Make Pelosi and ALL of the other crooks put all of our money back!

[@jasonjames4254]

You mean like the old Al Gore Social Security lock box. The people rejected him and voted for Bush and Trump, remember?

[@debraallen6157]

​@@DTA555. That's a disgrace I am so sorry 😢

[@rickgleason7560]

The federal government needs to return ALL the money they stole from social security

[@lewissmith1635]

i would like a lump sum paid at 5.5% just like a student loan. for 37 years I would have money running out my ears!

[@notanomad9320]

What money was taken from SS? From the web: "No, Congress has not stolen money from Social Security: Social Security Act of 1935: Requires excess cash to be invested in interest-bearing bonds backed by the U.S. government. Government borrowing: The federal government borrows money from Social Security to fund its operations, similar to how consumers and businesses use money deposited in a bank. The government pays interest on the amount borrowed. Repayment: The government has repaid every previous bond maturity in full."

[@jadeanjoun]

I know right! What a joke this increase like we are getting something!!

[@jadeanjoun]

@@lewissmith1635 Absolutely! I would like that along with all the others that are awake, this vid is for the asleep still thinking they are getting something!

[@elwoodblues3342]

WELL DONE GREAT COMMENT

[@keithbarton9859]

Need to stop property tax on seniors if owned.

[@maryevans7855]

Brilliant idea! That’s what my husband always says. Investor’s in 55+ communities should still pay property tax, but not the owners

[@user-ce3hs3zd8b]

I agree 💯

[@dannyshaw1721]

Should not be any property tax

[@keithbarton9859]

@@dannyshaw1721 We went to pay property tax today and saw a sign on the wall which said, if your income is a little over $40,000.00 yearly, no tax. Never saw that before.

[@keithbarton9859]

@@maryevans7855 Exactly.

[@RickyD1968]

The SSA 2.5% increase was a slap in the face !!!

[@johndouai4833]

Yeah, when the FAKE, FIAT, DEAD, pres. biden was installed, just more BS for the sleepers to ingest.

[@nancybates6585]

I pray this is true. I got $22 in COLA!

[@lupedelgadillo2257]

Got 30$ more 4 2025

[@lupedelgadillo2257]

TRYING TO STOP SSA FUNDING FASTER....???

[@elenmalone9333]

@@nancybates6585: Congress got 40% pay increase!

[@FatCity654]

Social security needs a 39% increase like congress.

[@jeanjohnson6443]

I beleive they got a 3.8% raise. But still - many of these people vote in their donors best interests.

[@deborahciampa9285]

i live on 922 a mo. Try it out sometime

[@gordocarbo]

@@deborahciampa9285 That is rough! Not much more here, partial pension no ss at all

[@gordocarbo]

@@jeanjohnson6443 NExt door neighbors in their 80s got a 93/mo raise (calif.) Hardly makes a dent at all in bills.

[@salgaldenco]

@@deborahciampa9285 good gawd, how is that even possible. What are your living conditions?

[@stevent5571]

It is not extra money. It is money that is 100% our money not the government

[@janice68329]

ALL of the money the government spends is Our money. It's all taxpayer funded

[@Member00101]

It’s also not an increase when they take other things away. It ends up breaking even or a loss because all they are doing is shuffling things around and calling them something different. Take from one thing and give to another to make it look like they are doing something good for the people.

[@rebeldoherty5432]

Amen brother!

[@williamlyons3947]

Your money is what you actually paid in

[@catherineroberts3141]

@@Member00101 Yes when they give us a raise , We don't see any of it because they increase Medicare.🤬

[@stottsfineart9481]

We ALL should be getting this raise, not just a few.

[@consco3667]

Agree

[@scheirerjeanie1]

Will benfishery get a raise

[@jerrycampbell-ut9yf]

The big thing you missed in this video is the fact that taxes on Social Security should be illegal in the first place. Double taxation is illegal and that is exactly what is happening. SS recipients have already paid taxes on the wages when they were working and now when retirees desperately need this income the most to live the government gives them the shaft! Retirement may become a problem for Americans

[@Peterl4290]

More and more people might face a tough time in retirement. Low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents make it hard to save. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire.

[@larrypaul-cw9nk]

I completely agree; I am in my mid 40s, approaching retirement, and have approximately over 2million dollars in external retirement funds. I am debt free and have very little money in retirement funds compared to the total value of my portfolio over the past three years. To be honest, the Fin-advisor can only be neglected, not rejected. Just do your due diligence to identify a fiduciary one.

[@sabastinenoah]

This is exactly how i wish to get my finances coordinated ahead of retirement. Can you recommend the financial advisor you used to get ahead?

[@larrypaul-cw9nk]

Finding financial advisors like Annette Christine Conte who can assist you on things like investing, insurance, making sure retirement is well funded, going over tax benefits, ways to have a volatility buffer for investment risk would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@larrypaul-cw9nk]

@@sabastinenoah Google Annette Christine Conte and do your own research. She has portfolio management down to a science

[@allentonelli8395]

We should get all the taxes back that they took from our benefits because it shouldn’t be taxed TWICE TO BEGIN WITH !!!

[@22AH708]

Most pensions are taxed twice world wide. And that is indeed THEFT!

[@johndouai4833]

It won't be...under CIC/Pres. JDT

[@debbyrabold6069]

​@@johndouai4833 don't let the orange fool you. He intends to abolish Social Security.

[@tinasummers4578]

Exactly

[@ellenworner6333]

@@johndouai4833. Hard to say .. but it will be better and fair for everyone ..

[@weshawkins7165]

I want the same percent of a raise that Congress votes for itself.

[@SheilaSullivan-i9j]

40% I heard, raise they said they deserved no? Ahuh.

[@chipthomas4169]

We should have the same retirement plan as Congress. They get a better retirement for 4 years or so in Congress than most people get for a lifetime of work.

[@skipperclinton1087]

@wes: I'd rather be on their retirement program!

[@Hawaiianstyle-dz4xb]

Exactly!

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Yeah, they never want to talk about that one

[@elizabethrodrigues9669]

I'm 65 and disabled and I receive only $512 a month on retirement. That's really hardship I'm facing right now, I hope we receive a increase in social security.

[@bridgetcarpenter48]

❤

[@MrOldclunker]

Then you didn't pay into SS...that's the long and short of your benefit.

[@alexischristopher2015]

That’s terrible. I’m sorry.

[@barbwhitcomb8395]

@@MrOldclunkerwell, I paid into it for many years before I had become disabled!! But now I barely get enough to feed and house myself these days!!

[@ReneeLibby-cv8vf]

@@MrOldclunker may misfortune never befall you. Or, if it does may you be treated how you treat others.

[@farmhouseontherock]

I get $1,049. A month. They are giving me a raise of aprox $25 a month starting Jan. But guess what…. They lowered my EBT amount by the same amount. So where is the actual increase!???? There isn’t one!

[@annieann9284]

how can you survive on that you should be the first person to get this increase without any ifs and buts

[@robertauld1334]

That happened to a friend of mine. Pretty sure he ended up with a decrease

[@rigs6874]

​@annieann9284 nope, should be what you paid in and earned credit PERIOD..

[@sandywilliams2725]

Exactly I'll be getting less because my medicare payment increased

[@KevinMonoxide]

I'll believe it when I see it 😜

[@USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA]

Congress should all have to live under the laws they pass for the rest of us!

[@cindynelson5140]

I ABSOLUTLEY AGREE!!!!

[@Shorty_Lickens]

They could, if you voted for a new congress. But you won't. 95 percent of those people get re-elected each term. This is our fault. We were lazy and apathetic and here we are.

[@Shorty_Lickens]

@@cindynelson5140 No you dont. Not unless you routinely vote for the non-incumbent, and statistically you do NOT vote for the non-incumbent.

[@Dan0948]

FT

[@jerriepr4241]

I totally agree. And also pay for their benefits that are given to them tax-free. They are ripping us off and have been for years. Years and years and years.

[@stuntgirl56-therachelvande24]

SS went up 2.5% that is an insult for 59 years of work

[@aesopsoze]

Name one grocery item that only went up 2.5%!

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

And my Medicare Part B also increased by 2.5%, so I get zero increase. What a slap in the face.

[@Just_Lurkin]

We receive a raise yet the Medicare premium was raised from $175.00 in 2024 to $185.00 years 2025 there goes our 2.5% raise.

[@halfatankfull]

It's a joke.

[@FreeVoice621]

what do you mean only 2.5% didn''t this "Dr" basically explained our payments will double (I'm laughing as typing this) comment. This guy's video is so misleading for most people, and as a PHD he should be ashame of this video.

[@shawnhanns4893]

My prescription co-pay last year was $10 this year and jumped up to 589.15 I don't take my medicine anymore but one thing positive about that. I'm feeling much better.

[@michellemartin1937]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Vernny]

Stop taking my meds prescribed by the Doctor years ago.😮 I've been feeling so much better. ❤

[@jackyflowers3493]

@@shawnhanns4893 I miss not being able to afford vitamins anymore. 😔

[@tonyamedsker213]

I’ve also stopped taking all medications I was on. I haven’t even been to a Dr in years… Find NATURAL WAYS TO CURE WHATEVER AILES YOU… It’s been an awesome journey… ❤

[@jackyflowers3493]

@@Vernny Vitamins, and minerals. Herbs, roots, and spices. 😊🌱🍃Healthy food. Mineral water .

[@JoanGreen]

We should make Congress repay all the $$$ that has been taken from SS for 'other' programs!!!!

[@bigqueue]

Asking Congress to repay money to social security only raises taxes. It's not like it comes out of anybody's pocket in congress. You just asking for more money to be taken out of your pocket

[@tomnanD3]

Dr. Weir will tell you that never happened.

[@robertgamble0]

Take from the DNC !!!!

[@robertbrown8576]

"We" never make "Them" do anything, do we?!

[@firstname6208]

the biggest reason the usps is insolvent is because congress raided their bank account just as they did to ss. the second biggest reason is gub'ment takes, it's what they do. there is NOTHING efficient about gub'ment except their ability to waste.

[@marybaggett2133]

Give us the same 39% raise Congress gets that should be fare enough ! 2.9% raise is just a crumb and a joke !

[@martingindulis5310]

YOU KNOW WE THE SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS WILL NEVER GET THESE KINDS OF INCREASES OUR POLITICIANS WILL NEVER ALLOW US TO GET ENOUGH MONEY TO HAVE A REASONABLE LIFE THEY TRULY HATE US AND LAUGH AS THEY WATCH US STARVE AND STRUGGLE. REMEMBER FOLKS DO NOT DONATE ANY OF YOUR MEAGER RESOURCES TO ANY POLITICIAN THEY ARE ALL MILLIANARES BUT CRY AND SAY THEY NEED YOUR MONEY TO GET RELEICTED TO HELP US, THEY NEVER HELP US, WHEN IN FACT, THEY MAKE OUR LIVES SO HARD MANY OF US ARE DYING A SLOW AND PAINFUL DEATH WHILE THEY SIT IN THEIR MILLION DOLLAR HOMES AND MAKE FUN OF US. ALL OF THIS IS JUST MORE SMOKE TO CONFUSE US.

[@helenmallory3002]

AND then they raise Medicare it happens every time SS gets a pathetic little raise

[@judy.mckillip]

Yes If people on social security get a fifty$ Cola raise rent goes up$48.00 so are we suppose to be blessed we got a $3.00 increase as all bills go up too. We need a rent law in Iowa and all over USA AS THE ELDERLY,HANDICAPPED PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE IT ON LESS THAN A THOUSAND TO MAYBE A COUPLE Thousand WHILE THE WEALTHY HAVE A HUNDRED Thousand INCOME AND WANT MORE AND GET BONUSES WHILE NOTHING REALLY CHANGES FOR THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED,Lower INCOME PEOPLE. GREED PAYS WELL DOESNT IT?

[@RDBean]

2.5%

[@DianaBaggett-oj1mr]

Hey Mary my last name is Baggett .are we related somehow?

[@rochelleholmes9271]

The cost of living keeps going up, up and up!! Social Security does NOT keep up with the cost of living!! This is my money, NOT the government's!!

[@tinasummers4578]

Exactly well said 😊😊😊😊😊

[@whjerts]

All the money the government has and spends is our money

[@kimora337]

This is not fair.. guidelines are not raising.. you get $1 too much according to their guidelines they cut you off of any benefits that making it possible to just survive

[@supertruckertom]

Read the law. It isn't your money. I will never get back what I put in. I am not surprised.

[@Lisazab]

STOP voting for Republicans. NOTHING for “we the people”. The GOP GIVES CORPORATE ZERO TAX LIABILITY

[@elizabeth7358]

I am a widow and a senior...I receive 1025.00 a month. My rent is more than half of what I receive. Making ends meet for the month is very hard.

[@DorothyMoore-c4w]

I know what you mean my rent went up about half my income now and they want to give you more.i don't want it really would love it but they don't pay my. Rent. If I get this amount they say now I will have leave where I lived for 8 years

[@konakoffee00]

How did you manage to get so much? Shakes head.

[@jphillips4509]

We always have money for war, illegals and raises for politicians, but NEVER veterans or the elderly. Thank you for all you do to help us amid the vast corruption.

[@goarmysleepinthemud.]

You think the people in power who hate illegals like you any better? They don’t. Illegal aliens are not the problem. Billionaires are.

[@sherryhostetler6280]

Democrats always promote help for the vulnerable and working class. Republicans always oppose anything help for us and put everything into getting tax cuts for the most wealthy. So, if you want protections, vote for Democrats.

[@EugeneDiaz-d2d]

Illegals need food too don't be greedy. 😢😮😅

[@Gee90210]

Yes and they always have money for tax cuts to the tune of $35 trillions

[@Ivory_Knight91]

Republicans

[@Aviatorpeck1957]

I will believe it when I see it in my account...

[@mamagrizzly5360]

Same.

[@susiealles5878]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@BurleyBob0010]

All BS.

[@ekay4123]

I know that’s right!!!! Show us the money!!!!

[@jeanalice4732]

Privatize it to whom Hunter!!

[@jimilee4609]

Please Help The Seniors 👍🇺🇸

[@teslaquake4748]

they are rotten, they are not my government, Jesus is

[@tammydriver5759]

And those over 50 and disabled.

[@USCG.Brennan]

If they are Seniors......they should already be on SS roles.

[@mixsterB]

@@USCG.Brennannot at 90%...

[@Siameezkattwo]

AMEN

[@anapolanco297]

I hope the president can help the American people who are retired and have been living with social security for decades.

[@alliswhat]

Whatever raise you get, you will not see it. Medicare takes it

[@slight1699]

And taxes.

[@katjustice7937]

Yep.. If you live in a government subsidized senior apartment, your rent goes up so they take it right back!

[@cristinasantiagovaldez7492]

Medicare should not be charged or deducted from montjly pension of 1000 dollars and below.

[@evertmorse8518]

Medicare was only a 10 dollar monthly increase. That didn't take the entire COLA increase.

[@evertmorse8518]

@@cristinasantiagovaldez7492 ~ Medicare is not favored for one person and not another. Health care is very expensive. All the more so as we get older. No one is getting a free ride. I try to educate peole about SS but it falls on def ears. You pay less into it, you will get less when it's time to draw. But you are getting paid at the 90% rate. My SS is based at the 50% rate. Is this fair? No it's not.

[@williambramley1822]

I worked and paid into this plan since I was 14. The way I see it this government owes me a bunch of money that belongs to me

[@FireballProductions911]

I have worked since I was 16 and I'm 72 now and my Social Security just went up to $900 a month. It started out at 540 a month. Explain to me that they take your last three quarters from your work but I was on FMLA cuz my mother had cancer and I had to take care of her. when I got back to work they had given my job to someone else now it's making $ 17 an hour but when I went on FMLA all the workers that worked with me gave one of their days off so I was bringing in a check of about $250 a week while I was on FMLA so I guess they based my Social Security on that! My mom died I lost my job 2 Days Later and was forced to take early Social Security and live on food stamps cuz I couldn't find a job had been with the company 9 years

[@arleengreaux1497]

They actually keep all that money that comes out of our paycheck when we die and we don't have children under 18. All of it stays with the government. I feel that everyone is paying reparation to the government.

[@NavCom209]

You shouldn't have voted for Trump..😂 we tried to tell you!

[@williamivery212]

They don't play fair they can go in and take half if you owe anything.

[@lindanorris2455]

mE TOO!

[@jillbreitz1825]

Our increase of 2.5% is not fair when the Part B increases and offsets the small increase we got for our SS payments!!

[@sunnyla2835]

Yep!!! My UHC/AARP supplement just increased by $26/month!!!!! Fjb

[@junkyard-p1s]

Guess what ? The Ss board decides this.😅😅😅😅

[@Denise_B17]

Exactly

[@christinepaulus9385]

I concur. What a F-in joke 😢

[@debnorwood4642]

Privatize social security.

[@albertpfaff6686]

Ok …. First of all most of us middle class citizens that are still living , have paid our dues throughout our lives ! Most of our ancestors are buried and gone at an early age !!! Paying in their share , never to see any of social security !!! Second of all… Us baby boomers have paid our dues forward to our children’s future security !!! That is the way I am understand how social security started !!! Now , back when we were raised , we were believed that Social Security would take care of us, until we die . Third of all : there was no retirement plan or 401k … etc. back when us baby boomers grew up !!! So please America , help out our seniors live in their own homes , if that is where they want to pass away !!! God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏…

[@Bob-g7f5q]

Well said we'll said

[@madmcs7826]

I am the descendent of a boomer as are my 2 older sisters. I have worked, and been taxed, since I was 14 years old. My sisters get to retire at 65. I have to work until 67. I agree that social security should not be taxed, it was our money, taken from us, to provide for us in our old age. I was told at 14, the government takes your money to pay you later in life. I said back then, why can't I keep it and save for myself, I was more fiscally responsible at that age than any member of Congress. I was told by my high school history teacher: Did you know that most Senators have had not one, but two failed businesses? Now I'm being told that cuts will be made come 2031 or 2034?! 😮 I get to retire shortly after that...what will be my paycheck? My taxes are higher than ever, with 1/3 of my check going bye-bye off the bat, and my refunds at the end of the year getting smaller and smaller. Meanwhile, inflation and cost of living has skyrocketed where I live, so I try to save extra but it is damn near impossible. W..T...F. Stop messing with the social security fund, get your shit straight, and solve this shit because I didn’t pay in my whole damn life just to be told there's nothing left of my own money and I have to work until I die!

[@Chucky_knows]

Any elected federal person should have to use SS as a pension. No special cases. If politicians were in the same boat as normal citizens, SS would be cleaned up overnight

[@jamesshomesolarmore2223]

This bill gives them social security. It only gives social security to government employees who are already collecting government pensions. Many of them have never paid into social security. If you want increased benefits? We need to pass a bill that only those who met the minimum social security payments can collect social security. This bill just like supplemental social security gives benefits to people who never earned it.

[@chrissharkey9644]

Completely agree health insurance too!

[@neciehyatt6958]

They actually were soposto have the same pay and benefits as the average citizen. They have gotten greedy, and now we have a mess because we did not pay attention to what they were doing.

[@Smokygirl56]

Absolutely 💯

[@MarysSpirit]

They shouldn't get it bc they don't need it. They made insider trading legal for themselves.

[@davidloving5265]

At 70, still working, receiving way less than poverty line. Insulting.

[@aliciawinston6507]

Period 😢..

[@annekellyrosemontana4648]

How can this be? I so sorry for you.

[@TheHarryleemartin]

Perhaps you should have chosen a different career, rather than blaming the government on your lack of lifetime earnings?

[@Profess2023]

Exactly

[@mzpatintexas8329]

Well Harry Martin.....That was an arrogant comment on your part. So you despise the “ Orange Man Bad”. And your comment reflects your hate.😖

[@lindareinen1259]

They should have put the retirement age back to 62 for people born before 1965!! I am totally drained from having to work 7 days a week ,partime hours, no days off, at age 63, and disabled! And now my county informed me I’m going to have to pay for my medical expenses and meds! I am struggling to pay my regular bills, I can’t live without my medications, so I get to worry about how much more time I have left to live! Not a good feeling, but I will be better off in heaven under the care of Our Lord. 🙏✝️

[@mikean76]

Retirement should be 65 for everyone working 40+ hours per week for 50 years should be enough

[@cfinstr]

I am 66 and reach 67 in Feb. I am still working and expect to "die in harness." Retirement? Absurd in the country based on huge inflation of all things including real property taxes

[@anthonyjaparks]

@@lindareinen1259 Dear lord, we ask in your holy name that our sister trust in you for her needs. We ask that you would bless her in all that she asks from you in regard to her health and finances in the lord’s name we pray. Amen

[@larryalexander4833]

🙏✝️ Prayers for our Lord Almighty Father to help and provide. I know it's very hard to put your faith in our Lord for all we need. But believe in our Lord Almighty God put your true faith in him and pray and he will see you through. Merry Christmas 🙏✝️

[@Cr1mson_Ghost]

something something pull up them bootstraps bro.

[@susancarter9351]

Social Security Administration employees should immediately return to their on-site work stations.

[@yannip2083]

When I went to the SS office last week, there was only ONE employee working in ONE window. The rest of the windows were closed.

[@toneg3768]

Good I'd rather see money going to our retirees instead of war.

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

money saved in one, doesn't help fund the other.

[@toneg3768]

@JustAnotherJarhead true, but it will free up available funds.

[@bustersmith5569]

No return on that investment !!!

[@EdwardMoore-n9z]

@@lalagardenia6500Do you really think that’s what’s happening?

[@MBT372]

❤

[@wkjeom]

Congress just gave themselves a 40% raise. I want that too. I paid into the system until I couldn't work any longer. I will guarantee that most citizens and I worked harder than congressmen do.

[@GordonKley-nz4qm]

Or civil servants.

[@johnutah293]

Stop spreading BS. It was like 2%

[@GordonKley-nz4qm]

@ I read 40.

[@thomaslgoodwin3]

BY LAW unless voted against Congress automatically gets a raise EVERY YEAR.

[@Wave8Form]

Their First Bill they introduced was 40%. I believe that Bill got shot down.

[@christopherk746]

190 billion ? We give that to other countries every other week!

[@vilod]

You might want to check your math.

[@jeanlocey3509]

And this has been going on for how long ???? yeeeears !!! YEARS

[@linuxmaster9679]

Since Feb 2022 through March 2024 $113.4 Billion to Ukraine . The Govt has been stealing from the SS trust for years!

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

@@vilod U might want to get real and stop dogging ppl. Trolling is bad manners

[@FeralPlumber]

@@vilod I checked it---Chris is spot on. Get off mommies laptop.......

[@JohnOBryan-c5l]

Yay! I got a $10 per month raise! Thank you president Nixon!

[@michellepatchen7977]

I got freaking 21.00 more a month

[@terrysmith5088]

We paid into it our whole life .

[@brucesmith9144]

By force of law.

[@Giannis3434]

I’m curious. Did you also pay into your pension that you now receive like I did my 401K or was that funded by taxpayers. If you didn’t, you’re double dipping and are no different than a Politician.

[@user-vp4pv4wy7r]

Unfortunately what you payed in was spent years ago. Your kids and grandkids has been spent. Sent overseas

[@muhammad8970]

Some people no all

[@deiadraper6358]

Yes and if they went by the right system which there are two one is higher one is lower and they've been going by the lower system it's four-letter acronyms if they went by that in this package a senior citizens would be getting a raise the veterans would be getting a raise but no nothing for us and what about the people that had their points for full Social Security but was forced to go on disability I really want to be an activist for this

[@donaldcooper5000]

I've worked very hard for most of my life,and have asked for nothing other than what is fair and what is right. I'm not one of the crooked politicians that are getting a free ride off our backs!!!

[@AmericanCracker69]

There's a lot of us rowing in the same boat. WWG1WGA !!!

[@100pyatt]

No retirement or retirees should ever be taxed !!!!

[@gary-pietz4147]

Well unless they're making a Million dollars a year or more

[@zigzag2211]

@@gary-pietz4147 What has that got to do with it. Social security is your money, it's not welfare. You paid in to social security and that money should collect interest, so it could be a tidy sum. It doesn't matter how much other money you have.

[@tboregard6010]

You can thank the bedtime for bonzo nit wit Reagan for the tax on SDA payments, another screw you to all SSA recipients, gladly done by the GOP and the republucant party ,,,40 + years ago, and they are doing the same thing now

[@barelythereskinwear4654]

I am 54 years old. I was married for 27 years to my husband. He passed away last year and I cannot get his Social Security until I am 62. A lot of people do not know this but Obama change that in 2015. They need to change it back he paid inthousands and thousands of dollars into the system and I should be able to get his Social Security. We were two family income.

[@jaymechapin4880]

Anyone under the Social Security blanket deserve $3500 a month and some a little more and Medicare and Medicaid shouldn't go up. If the Government can give Billions to other countries than it can do this for it's American People on Social Security

[@sH-gh8ww]

I heard that we are not going to have to pay any medical out of our Social Security check

[@jamescaneda9515]

The insurance companies will not give up their share of the pie.

[@Integrity02]

dream on. Firefighters etc all have BIG benefits and pensions ...so they get more but I dont.?oh wait I will gt $35/mo now I can buy a bag of cat food

[@censorship_sucks]

@@Integrity02 just not the cat food that's actually good/healthy

[@Helena_USA]

I retired at age of 67 (last year) worked all my life and it's not fair. I think people should retired at least at the age of 60 to enjoy the last years of their lives. You work until old, get sick and die in a short time and don't even have time to travel and enjoy their life...

[@anitamooreland-simms3606]

I wish they'd address Medicare who takes our little raise everytime!!😡😡

[@johndouai4833]

Yeah, got a whole $39 a month more this time. WOW...maybe two cheap fast food lunches???

[@nomad7540]

Yes. Medicare is the real problem. It is underfunded by current receipts by 85%. It’s a blowup. Waiting to happen. But Dr. W doesn’t go anywhere near that subject because he would get demonetized.

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

@@johndouai4833 I got a $14/mo raise. Nowhere near what cost of living is.

[@carolynbaker2405]

@@anitamooreland-simms3606 I was disappointed in Biden that on his campaign trail he promised everyone $200 raise. No one brought that fourth not even him and I really did believe that he would do that because I really do know him and his family. They are good family. I don’t know why he didn’t do it cause he usually tries to do everything that he said he would do but that one thing he didn’t even address and I was really super disappointed in that and the reason I say that I know Biden personally as I live in, Delaware served his Parents for 24 years and his very own family but disappointed I am still-because if he doesn’t do it within the next few days it’s over just have to accept the fact that both parties suck

[@linda777---]

Medicare!😡😡

[@johns4699]

Stop all foreign aid and war.$$$$$$$$$$

[@MrGoodaches]

Apparently you don’t understand enough about international issues and world history to realize how much more costly it will eventually be in money and American lives if the US does make attempts at keeping the world stabilized. Want to see immigration to US and “western” countries increase? Then ignore the conditions in other parts of the world that decent people get desperate to escape. Right wingers give you only one dimensional perspectives on 3D problems. Seek to understand how various issues interact before buying into overly simplistic sound bites.

[@MarVelJones-n2n]

How about making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share of taxes?

[@annakingry9157]

@@MarVelJones-n2n Right. There's enough money in America, but it always goes to the richest under Republicans, especially.

[@surfinbird71]

@@MarVelJones-n2n The wealthy already do.

[@stevegiblin270]

Just subscribed you are a breath of fresh air I am a Civil service Retire man who work for the army navy and USPS who have been getting screwed by my government Thank God They finally pass the fair act and I always gave 100 percent on all my jobs make that 120 percent! Steven US Navy Veteran

[@DoughRaeMe]

My top pay as a nurse for 25 years was 17.85 an hour. McDonald’s drive through workers make more than that now due to inflation. Yet, here we are.

[@patriciaanzar7977]

Well go to work there, they have the money to pay them, they pay them more so they will stay.

[@DoughRaeMe]

@ I’m retired. But SS is based on years of low pay with not near enough adjustment for inflation.

[@RustyLou18]

@@patriciaanzar7977 If she does, they provide ZERO health care or benefits at McDonalds.

[@pamelalanasa7387]

Hear hear from another nurse working still until 70 so I can get enough to possibly live on work for 40 + yrs. Every holiday for extra pay, overtime for extra pay if I retire now at 67 I will get 1900$ that is so sad.

[@alomaalber6514]

I hear ya, I thought I was a big deal when I made $20 an hour! high heels too, I was amazing! Cheers!

[@micirenea]

Truly a miracle when our elders are treated with respect in USA.

[@rogermorris-zd4dp]

I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT.

[@Fat12219]

When I see it in the bank account 😮😂

[@sassyd8738]

ikr my godmother just got her letter she said what raise looks the same as it always have smh

[@paulefthos5654]

😂 thinking the same thing SHO ME!

[@godschild3887]

​Your grandmother got the letter all social security recipients received, which explained the small raise (COLA) and what the new payment would be. This is a completely different subject. If what this man says is true, your grandmother will receive another letter, but it will take some time. Hope this helped. God Bless! 😊

[@Zomby_Woof]

@@godschild3887 That's only the case for people who have government pensions separate from SS who had their SS benefit reduced because of that pension. It does not apply to most people.

[@shirleylaster8964]

Thank you for your videos. It is so needed to have somebody like you keep Americans on Social Security informed they don’t put things on the news. There’s no more newspapers. They don’t even put it on social media not clearly to be understood. We need somebody that is an advocate like you you are so respected and I thank God for you please keep doing what you are doing🙏🙏🙏👆✝️✡️📖🩷👍🥰💖

[@davidbeebe1718]

I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT!!!

[@barbwhitcomb8395]

Yes! Glad to see another person who thinks like I do!!

[@thomaswheeler4424]

I just received a notification from the Social Security Administration on the COLA for 2025 for my Social Security payment. The increase in my Social Security for 2025 is $6.80 more than what I was receiving in 2024. What a joke!

[@teslaquake4748]

LIke I have said, i best not see them on the street

[@Catchmyvib2]

SS will not text you ! Be careful.

[@daveray44]

Plus, Medicare charge is going up

[@optiskeptic4746]

Wow, I was only getting 1014, , but with the 2.5% COLA increase, I got $26 more, to $1040... that means you were getting only $265.20, and it went up to $272?? You must have paid very little into Social Security in the first place, that really sucks!

[@daveray44]

@optiskeptic4746 I started early at 62. Then covid hit. That extra money pretty much saved me. Then, I exceeded the earned income threshold, so I had to pay that back. That actually helped me out as well. SS advised me that repayment counts for me as if I had delayed my start time. This worked in my favor, almost a 15% increase.

[@garywesson4005]

Everyone should get increase!!!

[@melissaburns61]

One bedroom and two bedroom apts are 1,000-1800.00 a month. 1900.00 wouldn't cut it from social security due to cost of living.

[@konakoffee00]

Try living on $800, cause the government conveniently lost 30+ years of work history...

[@melaniejones744]

We need this for all people on SS..ASAP

[@laurieann5312]

@@melaniejones744 Your SS/FICA Wages WERE NOT Stolen from you.

[@athenaminerva5020]

All didn't sacraficed. You got to go home after work and you didn't deploy. Or put your life on the line for other people. You didn't have to deal with someone's shitty kids or pay for supplies out of pocket. You are less. Deal it with.it was your choice to have the easy route

[@Lulu-kt6gr]

@@athenaminerva5020easy??? Working in the private sector is a hell of a lot harder than working for the government. You actually have to be GOOD at your job!!

[@christinelbassett]

Muskrat and Swampy have their sights set on cutting SS, SNAP, Medicare, State funded health insurance- Obamacare, FEMA, the FDIC, Consumer Protection and much more. So good luck if you think trump and his gang of billionaires are going to do good things for the American people.

[@sarahlady175]

All jobs make our system work. Be careful who you consider less.

[@LiveTUNA]

Im a disabled father of 2 living in Arizona and I became disabled in 2019. I've never seen an increase because every time they do increase it by a fraction, Medicare goes up. I'm making $476 less now in 2024 than I was in 2019. My rent right now is $200 more than my actual SSI benefit payment. Went from paying $1,000 to $1700 in a single month(we have to move). Went from paying $20 a week for gas to $100 a week. Groceries went from $671 a month to $300-$400 a week!! EVERYTHING has gone up well over 100%, yet they slap is with 2.5% increase. It's absolutely PATHETIC and disgusting!! I can't help that I'm disabled now but I paid into it for 35 years and I'm getting 💩 back.

[@LookingForThatBlessedHope]

They did that to me in 2014/15 when we got a cola and it threw me $5 over for several benefits I had such as food stamps, them paying my Medicare premiums and raised my rent so their “raise” ended up costing me over $300 a month 😢. I tell them now please don’t give me a small raise like that again

[@Dxn6alc03Belod7m1o]

I'm sorry about your situation. Depending on what your disability allows, maybe you could do something for cash/at home, like voice-over books, child-mind, data-entry or label or package things or some other small task for a local business. Even collecting return-for-refund bottles (maybe get your kids involved?). Once you make a little bit extra money--while I know his may sound undoable--if you buy even one 1-ounce coin of silver a month ($28) or save the same amount for 3 months and buy a 1-gram gold coin (Canadian Maple is best at 99.9% pure gold, American Eagle 2nd due to 91% gold content) after a year or two, you will likely have made more than inflation (esp. with gold). If necessary, you can sell it or keep it for emergencies. I know it sounds difficult, but precious metals usually protect the holder's buying power--much better than putting any extra $ in the bank at 3 or 4%.

[@DebbieVandenHeuvel]

Probably in the whole each month like most of us

[@hakesrah54]

Looks like I will be homeless soon. Just informed rent will be over $700 a month while my SS is $488 a month.

[@Zomby_Woof]

@@hakesrah54 Then you didn't work your whole life, or you worked minimum wage the whole time.

[@lesam.colvin1795]

THE AVERAGE SS CHECK SHOULD DOUBLE FOR EVERYONE ON SS !

[@gregcrawley2668]

Pure bullshit

[@mmabagain]

@@gregcrawley2668 Explain.

[@aolvaar8792]

My boss gets $150K/yr Government pension, he is spending down $700K to avoid the RMD, AND waiting till 70 yrs old to Max out his SSA. Double his $4K/mo SSA????????

[@susie9773]

That's never gonna happen

[@oculosprudentium8486]

And just remember who taxed Social security Joe Biden!!

[@StrengthLiberty4.0]

Thanks for refreshing my memory, it’s been awhile since my College Days! May the Lord Bless you with all you need to help so many others that don’t have this information, amend…💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜❤️✝️

[@finnthehuman3359]

My main concern is how to survive all of these financial and political crisis, especially in light of the US political power scuffle. The government has really called things more difficult for its citizens, and we can't sit back and bear all the consequences of the bad governance.

[@s.wallacelansford]

Anyone who's not in the financial market space right now is making a huge mistake. Simply get a coach and make your money work for you

[@TeeSunflower-l8d]

True, I have been in touch with a brokerage advisor. With an initial starting reserve of $12k, my advisor chooses the entry and exit commands for my portfolio, which has grown to approximately $110k

[@NehalMujavar]

Please can you leave the info of your investment advisor here? I'm in dire need of one

[@TeeSunflower-l8d]

Elise Bernadette Murray is her name. She is regarded as a genius in her area. Just search her name on internet

[@TeeSunflower-l8d]

she's active on What's Apps!!

[@horsebytes]

Social Security went up 2.5% but Medicare went up 6% for 2025!

[@litemetal]

Ouch !

[@judithlucas6369]

Even when you get an increase in Social Security 2 to 3 months even before you get the increase people are already increasing everything they can so that means your in the same old boat i don't trust anyone.

[@1958Cadillac-v2g]

Medicare is no cost if you worked enough. Part B You have to pay for. In 2024 it was 175 a month. In 2025 it only went up 10 dollars to 185. After paying my 185, I'll get a little over 2000 a month. Still pretty bad considering I worked non stop for 50 years.

[@horsebytes]

@@1958Cadillac-v2g $10. is 6% of 175. So Medicare went up 6%

[@patvanderwerff982]

I will finally be getting $1200/mo SS for 2025. Medicare went up to $184/mo. 2.3% isnt much since Medicare takes a big chunk. Im 75 and have worked since I was 14. I Neve had great paying jobs, but I worked as hard as anyone while being a single mother and raising 2 daughters. I sure would like to get a 1/4 of the pay that Congress gives themselves. Now I have to find subsidized housing because my significant other passed away last month and I cant stay in the house that was his.

[@pamelawalker9056]

My deepest condolences to hear about your other half. Happy you will be able to stay in the house of your other half. Praying for more years to enjoy what is entitled to you.

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

you should have filed off of your husband.

[@jcgolf32]

Just a note. Unless it has changed since I was working. Subsidized housing also goes up when we get a raise. So your raise will be gone with Medicare increases also. Sorry for your loss and I hate to be the barer of bad news, but better to be aware than shocked to find out when they raise your rent.

[@deiadraper6358]

I worked all my life and paid taxes since I was 12 years old

[@muhammad8970]

@@deiadraper6358 😆 12?

[@marybaggett2133]

Other than police officers , teachers and fire fighters will the rest of us get a raise at all ? If so and we will when will that happen ? If not can you plz let me no how I can get more money to be able to have a home to live in ? And pay utilities and rent and groceries just to be able to do that sure would be a blessing !

[@ibme93]

Raising the FICA cap is one of the best solutions.

[@govinda102000]

Won't happen with Musk in the white house.

[@Dweeble233]

​@@govinda102000Musk is ONE weak person. He only has power because others do his bidding.

[@elenorsnow8970]

"Raising caps" does NOT "create" more money. This country is racing towards the bankruptcy cliff -- and we're not LIKELY to find enough braking power before we go flying over!

[@rcstl8815]

@@govinda102000 found the mindless democrat

[@glennmorrell4907]

@@elenorsnow8970can you explain why raising FICA cap doesn’t create more money?

[@whiteknight-templarnunc1042]

We have 200 billion for the Ukraine but nothing for American seniors.

[@smesui1799]

Worse with israel.

[@Miranda3730]

Go away bot! The USA has to keep their part of the deal & protect Ukraine from the dictator. Go learn some history before writing moronic comments!

[@Miranda3730]

What a moronic comment! but of course you are a bot!

[@Miranda3730]

🎉😂😂😂

[@sd906238]

10% of that was kicked up to The Big Guy.

[@BrendaMiller-j6b]

We the people should absolutely get this raise also We are essential workers also

[@anise.294]

Absolutely,in the US police officers and firefighters retire after 20 years and draw a 3,400 dollar a month pension ,and now SS is giving them more money on top of what they're already drawing off Social Security while the most that are drawing can barely survive ,it's not right

[@raydeensprings5640]

Thank you for sharing. I always said I worked par time outside of full time employment with the city. I’m glad they are recognizing us to give us back some of what we worked for. Thru were sticking us up without a gun! So blessed to have heard you thank you!!

[@jimmcgrath8417]

Got my SS raise and then lost over $100.00 after the Medicaid fee, so the raise really worked out well.

[@deborahaumiller7391]

Nice sarcasm, i feel it, too..😮😢 👍😁👍

[@johnpyle8027]

I actually wet up $3.00 after the Medicare increases! What should I do with all that money? Big decisions!

[@carlagold8589]

Why are we paying for medical services? They mfs dems give 😢everyone 😊 free medical, coming in iligeles and give money to pay pension to citizens, how fair is that bullshit? Take money these mfs crooked dems took and gave away , if not working about their own citizens a, And that reason , Americans Citizens, that have wasted their money’s y , they should give up all their benefits, and prisons , what what they have done to hard working Americans citizens! We have been paying in to SSI for 40 years and still don’t get enough to live on! If we got all our money , and had no SSI taking out of out checks , we could have made a lot of money , letting us , play in stocks , and made some h mo😮re money to live on , when getting to be 68 years !

[@mwilliams4371]

Medicare is going to hurt me and I don't even believe in the American medical scam.

[@Zonfeair]

I know right. I got a whole $20 increase for 2025 and then Social services took that away. So my cost of living was ZERO !

[@bruceglaude8969]

Blaaa blaaa the government people get the raise. Not the average SSI collector.

[@laurieann5312]

@@bruceglaude8969 It's Not a Raise! Is was stolen FICA wages because we had a Pension..

[@bearofverylittlebrain]

Actually they didn't get 3.4% raise...no raises for congress since 2009. They make 174 k a year.

[@DfsOutlier]

@@bearofverylittlebrain - You misunderstood him. He is not talking about congress. The S.S. increase (S.S. fairness act) they are touting is only for government/public employees.

[@raymonddavis4005]

Poor people without pensions are getting nothing! Don’t get it twisted with your bogus news!🖕🏼

[@robertcolacino7310]

Right bla blah this guy is a fraud

[@jl5308]

We always lose because part B goes up!!!

[@konakoffee00]

The government generously added $3 to my disability, but took $3 away from my EBT food stamps, so now I'm living large on $57 a month for food. Fortunately, the local church down the street provides out of date food so I can stay alive a little longer. My students like that I'm still alive too. Oh, and my SS income was $836, so rent and food and transportation was been tough these last few years, designed to kill off those not paying big taxes back into the current system ( it seems this business model is set up to work very slowly so doesn't raise eyebrows or cause any blowback).

[@charlietwo13]

Where does all of the extra money go from people who worked until their 30s, 40s, 50s, and early 60s but didn't live long enough to retire?

[@HavanaPirici]

Spouse.

[@rosecontrena2274]

​@@HavanaPirici What if they don't have a spouse?

[@Songwriter376]

@@rosecontrena2274It goes into offshore personal accts that they don't want us to know about.

[@mysticdavestarotmachinesho5093]

Congressional pay raises.

[@BeverlySeverence]

Same question for over a million retirees who died from Covid. Where's that money?

[@SteveBueche1027]

As a Vet, I’ve spent over a year trying to get the $175 for Medicare from being deducted from my disability check. I get all my care from the VA. I don’t need Medicare.

[@michaelburns8883]

I get all of my medical from the VA as well! So, I went to the social security office filled out a form to stop Medicare from taking the money out of my check every month putting it back onto my check every month. You should do the same. To stop Medicare premiums from being deducted from your Social Security check, you need to fill out Form CMS-1763, which is called "Request for Termination of Premium Hospital Insurance or Supplementary Medical Insurance" and submit it to your local Social Security office; this form allows you to cancel either Part A or Part B of Medicare, depending on your situation. I would go to the office to do it because it's quicker. I did it and got the money back on my check the very same month.

[@debbiesweat9441]

I am in process of helping a neighbor in same position as you. I’m taking him next week to apply for Medicaid.. which he GREATLY deserves and needs to have. They in turn will cover his Medicare premiums. Please check into this because a lot of veterans are not aware they may qualify for Medicaid as well.

[@Weyjx]

If you worked a job any job before you served I think you should see some increase by this new law .

[@BK-dy8jk]

Ronald Reagan started taxing Social Security and that should be repealed, no privatizing of Social Security, raise the tax ceiling of 160,000 to 400,000, many construction people like myself in their 60s have worn out their joints and injuries due to heavy labor so no increase in social security eligibility. Why should people earning less than 160,000 pay 100% of their wages to Social Security but everybody above that pays no more into it. Socialism for the rich.

[@johndibert5509]

Not quite, If they pay in more shouldn’t they get a lot more per month and what they get is capped based on paying in on 160k

[@kbrown5218]

You know who wrote two bills to tax social security right? As Senator it was Joe Biden.

[@ROBERTSAGE-c9q]

He upped the payroll tax and made federal workers start paying into it, not increasing taxing benefits to help solvency.

[@richardnauka6912]

​@@kbrown5218 wake up! It was. R- Ronald Regan!🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TippyPuddles]

Sorry, it was JOE BIDEN that started taxation on SS.

[@DavidRodriguez-qb6dd]

thank you so much please keep us all informed I did not know all these facts

[@opald1275]

So we get a cut but the price of part B in Medicare continues to go up. We are so screwed!

[@PoliticiansLie2Us]

Have you noticed you get a increase on SS but then you get a letter from Medicare saying you're Medicare has gone up $56 dollars. There goes you're increase on you're SS

[@andrewhansen4179]

A favorite love child of many in Congress is the Big Corporate Health Insurance Companies. Yes, we are screwed because congress is afraid to reign them in.

[@Shorty_Lickens]

If you keep voting for the two big parties, or you keep voting for the same asshole over and over this is what you get. You need and everyone else needs to vote for a non-incumbent. And keep voting for them until they get the message. Politicians and diapers need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason.

[@PeggyAnnMitchell-z2k]

Not only that, but my supplement insurance premium goes up, too...and takes the rest of the COLA increase!

[@b4ugo222]

So if truck drivers stop bringing stop bringing food that that farmers produce… Do I really need to point out which JOB is more important ? EVERYONE that pays into SS should be getting equal increases. Politicians should not be given any pay or benefit increases.

[@rigs6874]

Exactly, you worked and paid in. You should get your return.. people gets SS that's never worked and paid into it.. someone works 50 years and has to pay for non-workers and then they bit*h about the darn FLAT RATE THEY DIDN'T EVEN EARN IN THE 1ST PLACE?????? Make it make sense?.

[@firstname6208]

we are past the vote, the lame duck congress knows you'll forget all this on jan 19th.

[@mustangracer5124]

They only serve the useless govt. unions... not us.

[@HepCatJack]

Wouldn't "stop bringing" it suffice on its own or does the extra stop bringing really makes the point clearer ?

[@alphi101]

We allow politicians to get away with this. It's on us! Every 4 years, we should let them know that we are serious about SS and Healthcare. They get a lifetime windfall pension for serving plus top notch Healthcare. Why are we settling?

[@annagarza7299]

My hubby started working at the age of 10 yrs old and when he applied for SSDI at 34 yes old he went in front of 3 judge panel and they said you are awfully YOUNG but we also see that you have been working since 10 yrs old hubby said yes I started working when I was 10 then they asked what is your health issue and he took his shirt off and they said OKAY YOU ARE APPROVED 🎉 Hubby has SEVERE PSORIASIS AND SOCRATIC ARTHRITIS

[@RickBledsoe-r3z]

Thank you for providing valuable information.

[@sallymatteson]

I worked for 35 yrs as a single parent in a group home. I retired at age 70yrs old. I get a monthly check og $1020.00 monthly minus $170.00 for medicare. I barely make it monthly and am not able to often go to the doctor's because of co-pays. This isn't what I thought my old age would be like. I probably just so let go. Nothing matters anymore.

[@bluewaters3100]

You should qualify for a dual medicare plan. Did anyone help you decide on a plan? In a dual plan ( only for low income) medicaid pays your medicare premium and all copays plus you get some free dental and vision benefits. Humana and United Health care have these plans. As low as an income as you are you should qualify.

[@elaineinarizona6354]

Feel the same way. At 69 had to go back to work at Walmart 40 hrs a week to survive. Walking on concrete floors can barely walk by end of day. Not the retirement I thought I would living. Growing numb.

[@robert5]

SOOO... sorry you where stupid and did not care at all about your retirement. Yes that is harsh but also true. Me and my wife scrimped and saved/invested. It was not easy and we went without and never bought new cars etc. Now SSI is just a smaller part of out income every month. Why? because we did not ever think the government had the duty to take care of us, that responsibility was ours not theirs. Sorry you did not take your retirement seriously and take responsibility for yourself. Too late for you. You should tell every young fool like you to not be like you and shirk responsibility for your own retirement income. Best advice for you now? start a crafts type business for extra income. I am doing that just to keep busy and afford toys and not have to take my retirement income to pay for them. I am not some financial genius, just a responsible person who took responsibility upon myself for myself.

[@margaretthatcher6828]

@@elaineinarizona6354 ❤

[@AcornHillHomestead]

My mom has a similar scenario. There should be a minimum SSI. my mom lived on $800/mo SS until my dad died when she was 84. Then she got 1/2 of his SSI when he died. They divorced in the mid 70’s and she scrimped all those years raising 4 kids to boot with rents from the 3 flat she lived in plus measly child support. When she started getting his SSI the cheeks took away her weekly home help visits, Medicaid, LifeLine and SNAP benefits. She gets more $ now but pays for her home care once a week, pays for Medicare out of her SSI, and relies on a food pantry. Where is HER fairness!!!!

[@binkswhitesocks6737]

as Americans, we had a deal with the Government, and they broke the contract. let's take them to Court

[@cathithomas2888]

class action lawsuit

[@darlamccracken4062]

You can't sue the feds.

[@mefougner]

Should we be surprised when the government screws the people? Didn't we learn our history lesson?

[@abnrgr7569]

All Seniors need to join AARP and demand they hit DC with our issues

[@kimberlyhouston1664]

THE GOVERNMENT HAS BROKEN CONTRACTS SINCE THE WHAT?? 1700'S ??? WHAT'S NEW????

[@Saddletramp1200]

I'm 70 years old and I can't afford anything but the tent I'm existing in. 900.00 from social security a month don't buy shit in Houston. I'm likely going to die this winter. Worked from 15 years old to 55 and my body is worn out.

[@loadmaster1520]

Apply for SSI Aged if you don't already have it. You would get the difference between the $9oo Retirement and the Maximum SSI amount ($967) It might not be much but every little bit helps

[@finally-pk4nx]

Please don't LOOSE Hope God will NEVER forsaken you. I pray you live a long healthy Life, in Jesus Christ name 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤. AMEN. Just hold on help is on the way.

[@tommartin5667-dt7ny]

I am 70 years old, I paid into social security for 28 years and my social security check is $385/ month ,,,,, curious what change this will make ??

[@Retiredjournalist88]

SaddleTramp, just make sure you accept the Lord before your days are up. Romans 10:9 says "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is the Son of God and you believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved". Questions? Reach out to me. May God bless you this Christmas. Jesus was our free gift of Salvation for those who believe in HIM. 🙏

[@sunnyla2835]

Apply for subsidized housing!!

[@williamkenney2954]

Thanks for the talk I'm 71 and retired and staying tuned in sir❤

[@FilomenaCombatti]

I being working since 20 and I am now 61 . And no well . With a lot of big health issues. Thank you God 🙏♥️

[@atv55803]

retire at 62

[@Kara-jd8ef]

I'm 70 next month and God has blessed me with the ability to still work . Because I work, I don't qualify for food stamps.... I pay Co pays at the doctors and partly for prescription. What I'm saying is that I can't keep my home and pay bills with just social security BUT because i work I don't get the 90% because I'm not low income, because I have the gall to work. .

[@aliciagarcia4833]

@@Kara-jd8ef - i was under the same circumstances. I did a reverse mortgage which only consolation is that i can stay in my home until I croak. That is if the property taxes and homeowners insurance doesn’t keep going up.

[@Kara-jd8ef]

@aliciagarcia4833 thank you, I'll look into that since I'm not familiar with it. So nice of you to share that with me and help.

[@cpowell38]

@@Kara-jd8ef it’s my understanding this is not for the poor. It is for high risk jobs such as firefighters, police and teachers. I certainly will not see any of it. I’m paying into the system and won’t have any SS when I can retire in 5 years. Def can’t live off what I’ve earned for working 49 years of my life.

[@aliciagarcia4833]

@@Kara-jd8ef - if you are in California, i have a trustworthy lender who did mine. She’s in San Diego. She’s licensed in other states too.

[@AHammock]

I am 52 , I never drive one mile in my life So That's my handicap in usa ( no busses, no job )

[@neverBragg]

THANKYOU! I found a man who speaks at a normal, intelligible pace. Go boomers!!! Appreciated😄

[@catamazing5631]

I found it confusing.

[@mariadracona]

Thanks Biden for agreeing to sign this into law after it was considered and voted for by the (191 YES, 4 NO)Democratic Majority(1/3rd of entire Republican vote was against it- 136(YES)-71(NO)) in both the House AND the Senate(voting on soon, most (D) are in agreeance with it, (R) is fighting against it saying it will contribute federal over budget increase and NO THANKS to the MAJORITY of Republicans in this vote for wanting to fail it! NO THANKS to Elon and Trump for trying to diverge the bill and prevent it from going through by convincing people that it isn't needed! Thank you!!! PROOF: clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024456 Official government tallied votes.

[@paulcarver8038]

So glad i found you ED! You have answered most of my questions! Thank you very much 😊

[@SUSHERRIE1423]

Don't believe everything he says

[@carolynstine3465]

You are absolutely right again Dr. Weir! ALL my bills are going up! Car insurance, homeowners insurance. Heating costs (gas), electricity, sewer, trash, water, etc. I am going to file for bankruptcy! 😢😢😢😢😢But they still expect you to pay all of it back!

[@hangerq5735]

I like the way they label this, the fairness act. Imagine taking 40 years that's half a lifetime to get around to helping our elderly but when it comes to helping other countries with their wars our government quickly makes it happen overnight. 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲

[@MJ-we9vu]

Corporations get more from our ridiculous tax structure than we give to any other nation. I don't mind giving Ukraine money to fight off Vladimir Putin. What pisses me off is tax breaks for Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk so they can buy a new superyacht.

[@kathytruitt7114]

I want my 90% too! Especially since I don’t get a pension, this should be made fair for everyone receiving Medicare. People get ssi checks, Medicaid food stamps and subsidized housing and get more than me, I get noth😮ng extra

[@ivangibson5626]

Mine has been taken, and survivors. I did not make enough because I traumatic brain injury 08-02-2020 and I lost my wife to cancer 09-22-2019. I just started working 22. They been taking out, and the last check i got was June 24. And they still say I owe $3000,.

[@patriciahunter3142]

Almighty God will make a way out of no way! 🙏❤

[@jamieburns960]

Total respect for a fellow service man

[@northernbettygirl]

I just received my COLA adjustment from SSA. Effective January 1, 2025, my disability check goes up $31. It's not a lot but, I still see it as a blessing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you Father!

[@JeffBills]

Medicare increased $10. So you have $25 raise! Not fair to you

[@woodgrainstudios7321]

...and the Best Comment on this post goes to... @northernbettygirl 🏆🏅🏆...Amen

[@Deeno282]

It's are money anyway, that's not government money in any way

[@MrDukeus]

31 dollars a lot. You can get fries with your five guys burger now!

[@Juline1221]

be thankful but not satisfied that what they want for that $25

[@michaelwiebeck3]

Social security is in jeopardy and they are giving government workers who already have fat pension more money. How dumb are the politicians more and more people might face a tough time in retirement. Low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents make it hard to save. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire.

[@Olsontim21]

The increasing prices have impacted my plan to retire at 62, work part-time, and save for the future. I'm concerned about whether those who navigated the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am currently experiencing. The combination of stock market volatility and a decrease in income is causing anxiety about whether I'll have sufficient funds for retirement.

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[@Peterl4290]

Please can you leave the info of your invstment analyst here? I need such luck

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[@Peterl4290]

Thanks for sharing. I curiously searched for her full name and her website popped up immediately. I looked through her credentials and did my due diligence before contacting her.

[@Ray-p1l]

Thank you Ed, for looking out for our SS benefits. and for explaining how everything works.

[@RichardArthurBaker]

Hit 240k today Appreciate you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 24k in September 2024

[@lalsingh7340]

I would really love to know how much work you did put in to get to this stage

[@RichardArthurBaker]

I will be forever thankful to you, you changed my life I will continue to speak on your behalf for the world to hear that you saved me from huge financial debt with just a little trade, thank you Jihan Wu you're such a life saver

[@GregFunnell-q9f]

As a beginner in this, it’s essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable. Jihan Wu is also my trade analyst, he has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my trades decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.

[@PaulJackson-x8e]

Most rich people stay rich by spending like the poor and investing without stopping then most poor people stay poor by spending like the rich yet not investing like the rich but impressing them. People prefer to spend money on liabilities, Rather than investing in assets and be very profitable

[@KarenHaas-t6c]

Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 !!! He deserves more accolades because he has really helped me grow financially too and I’m grateful to him for that.

[@joysmith2468]

Forty years is a long wait, but I’m happy it has finally arrived. I’m 74 for Pete’s sake, better late than never! As a single person, I always had to supplement my teacher’s salary with numerous other jobs and paid my share into the system. I only retired full time at 70. Enough is enough! Thank you, I’m very grateful to finally receive what I rightfully earned...good bye WEP/ GPO!

[@Arete37]

You enjoy it, you've earned it!

[@deborahaumiller7391]

I'm glad you pad in. An obscene number of people never did.

[@viannanolen-peters1392]

I didn’t get my full social security because I fell under the Windfall Elimination Act! Give me my money back! I worked for it and I want it!

[@outdoorgal9602]

Same here! Finally!! It is the difference between buying groceries or going to the food bank, which I do not want to do.

[@cherfromtn8225]

​@@deborahaumiller7391EVERYONE who is affected by the WEP paid into Social Security.

[@harleyss475]

Lets start by eliminating “aid” in the billions every year to countries that do not really care for our way of life

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Combined WASTE!!! It all adds up .

[@TonyW-z9w]

Military Industrial Complex

[@bholmes5490]

At its height in 1949, US foreign aid totaled nearly $100 billion, while it bottomed out at just under $25 billion in 1997, both after adjusting for inflation. Between 1946 and 2022, the US has spent an average of $51.0 billion each year. Consider: Since 1980, defense spending has risen by 62%, climbing from $506 billion to $820 billion by 2023, after adjusting for inflation. In 2023, the US military spent approximately $820.3 billion, or roughly 13.3% of the entire federal budget for that fiscal year. The US outspends on military as much as the next ten countries.

[@jesse75]

And don't pay into Social Security !!!!!!

[@dcrosco1458]

@@TonyW-z9w YOu need that money to the military but you need for them to SHOW how they are sending it

[@Jorge-ui9fc]

Thank you for your service. 😊

[@berrywalton3918]

Better yet, no income tax on SS benefits. That would increase the amount as well.After all, we've already PAID taxes on that money!!!!!

[@Town101]

Ronald Reagan started that tax. I hope you voted for the other party if that is how you feel?

[@johngreg12]

No you haven't paid taxes on your SS income. You paid taxes on your earned income.

[@jeffguarino2097]

I didn't pay the taxes , I got to deduct this from my income for 40 years. So you are not correct.

[@hollandgem2]

If all you’re living on just Social Security, you pay very little taxes on Social Security. I know many people that they live on Social Security and they don’t even pay taxes because they don’t make enough to barely survive. We need more money in Social Security everybody does. Especially those among us where that’s all they have. Many older people are not any longer able to pay for rent and can’t get into low income housing across the country. People are starting to live in vans and cars more and more. All the while the rich get richer.

[@abrock6215]

@@hollandgem2 Exactly!

[@FeMiNem-Poet]

Thank you!🎉 Yes everyone sign the petition if you can!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@patriciachalfant7634]

I will believe ALL of this when I actually see it too!!!!

[@lq4657]

If you're not firefighter or police, you won't see a thing !

[@patriciachalfant7634]

@ You’re not going to see it NO matter who you are either